After confirming that Ruan Meng and Ruan Zheng were alright, the elder brother and sister-in-law went to the Song and Fan families to discuss the house construction.
Ruan Meng used the reserved sea urchins and flying fish to make steamed sea urchin with eggs and braised flying fish. She also packed two boxes of banana chips, carried a bear paw on her back, and prepared to go into the city.
Considering the family, there are now plenty of supplies and medicines, and the eldest sister-in-law has a lot of savings. Ruanmeng suggested that the third brother stay behind, while the second brother would come to the city with her.
That's perfect, the second brother felt he hadn't been of much help.
After his sister had worked hard all day, he let Ruan Meng sit on a cart and pushed her into town.
The second son was also relieved to see this.
Several days later, when they entered the city again, even the second son felt that his mood was completely different.
They had just arrived in the South Island that day. Even though it was the poorest county town on the island, they were looked down upon and discriminated against simply because they were exiles.
Although they encountered very kind people—the He Family Restaurant, Xinglin Hall, and ordinary street vendors...
The sense of loss was not as profound on the road to exile as it was back then.
It was at that moment that he realized he was at the very bottom of the social ladder...
In less than a month, if it weren't for my sister, it's hard to imagine that life would have turned out like this...
People can face their emotions because they are in the past.
The second son now feels that even if he still wears coarse linen clothes, he will not feel inferior.
Because having the ability to earn money allows you to help others and repay those who have helped you.
When Ruan Meng jumped off the cart and walked to Xinglin Hall, Ji Qing was stunned.
He exclaimed "Amazing!" and happily came forward.
He was doing the accounting when he saw it was Ruan Meng, so he quickly bowed to the customer and asked the other waiters to do the accounting for him.
With Ji Qing's help, the cart was pushed into the backyard, and Ruan Meng and her brother were welcomed into the main hall.
"Miss, the manager isn't here today. I've been thinking of you for a while now. Thank you for remembering to ask the young manager of He Family Restaurant to bring fresh seafood every day..."
"I heard it's the same serving as theirs, it's so delicious! The shopkeeper always lets us try it together!"
"Everyone is looking forward to your arrival!"
Ruan Meng turned her head and saw that the other employees of the pharmacy were all looking up and turning their heads to nod and thank them.
Ruan Meng returned the greeting, took four food boxes from her basket, handed them to Ji Qing, and instructed him:
"I just happened to be going into town today, so I didn't ask Xiao Kai to bring it. I made it before I left, so it's still warm!"
"Want to try it first?"
Ji Qing gratefully accepted it, holding it in his arms, but did not open it.
Ruan Meng noticed that he seemed more reserved than the previous times when the Poison Shopkeeper was around, so she turned her head and looked around.
Apart from the staff and customers, nothing has been found so far.
Ji Qing then asked, "Miss, did you bring any medicinal herbs to sell today?"
Ruan Meng nodded and asked her second brother to take out the bear paw.
Ruan Meng reminded Ji Qing of the black bear's death by a venomous snake bite, warning him to be careful when preparing the food...
Unexpectedly, Jiqing said "Wait a moment," picked up the bamboo tube, and walked towards the back hall.
Ruan Meng was puzzled. She exchanged a glance with her second brother and saw a figure in a bamboo-green robe and a slender figure behind the curtain.
Ji Qing carried four food boxes in one hand and used the other to lift the curtain, allowing Ruan Meng to see the face of the person who entered.
He was also sizing up Ruan Meng.
He was slender and tall, with delicate features and sharp eyes that seemed to scrutinize.
Ruan Mengwei raised her chin and met her gaze.
The man lifted his robe, walked behind the counter, and spoke in a deep voice with a resonance in his vocal cords.
"Manager Du is not here. Today, I've come to inspect the goods."
Ji Qing stood to the side, his whole body tense, and nodded slightly to Ruan Meng.
But he didn't speak.
Ruan Meng hesitated for a moment, then turned around and handed over the four bear paws wrapped in oil paper.
His long, slender white fingers stroked the bear's paw, which reeked of a strong fishy smell; his expression was focused, without a trace of disgust.
Judging from his appearance, he is someone who knows medicine.
"The bear was bitten to death by a venomous snake, so care must be taken when preparing it."
Ruan Meng reminded her again.
The man looked up, glanced at Ruan Meng, and then lowered his head.
Despite the intense heat, the second child suddenly felt a refreshing coolness throughout his body.
This person is like a block of ice; it's as if his presence freezes everything around him.
Ji Qing and the second brother exchanged glances, as if they were suffering in silence and deeply sympathized with each other.
Ruan Meng noticed the unspoken connection between the two men and couldn't help but glance at the bear paws of the man in front of her a few more times.
"What price are you asking for, young lady?"
The man's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.
Ruan Meng held up two fingers.
Ji Qing was speechless.
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